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S447 BNU

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,233 mi
Last recorded138,233 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 BNU
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 138,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

condition of gearbox and engine mounts

general corrosion throughout vehicle

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 20 Feb 2014 138,229 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

condition of gearbox and engine mounts

general corrosion throughout vehicle

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Feb 2013 133,771 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 133,770 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 129,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of nearside front c.v boot

corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic trims

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 129,735 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

condition of nearside front c.v boot

corrosion to underside of vehicle

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic trims

wear to nearside front tyre on edges

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2011 123,299 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills covered with plastic trims not allowing full inspection

both rear wheel arches corroded

clutch application stiff

Fail 10 Feb 2011 123,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer sills covered with plastic trims not allowing full inspection

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2010 118,827 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 118,827 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both sills covered with trims, restricted inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2009 114,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 114,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 108,934 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 108,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 99,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 99,195 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 90,623 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 90,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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S447 BNU is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S447 BNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S447 BNU is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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